Cambridge, MA

November 15, 2016

Agenda

Pioneer ACOs are at the bleeding edge of the federal government's plan to transition rapidly to value-base care. Dr. Strongwater will share his organization's experience accountable care and the lessons learned along the way about care coordination, information sharing, and quality metrics.

Delivering value-based care isn’t just about signing a risk-based contract. To participate in the accountable care environment, healthcare providers must develop the right relationships, choose flexible, robust health IT tools, and secure buy-in from clinical and administrative staff. During this roundtable discussion, attendees will learn how to create an action plan that will prepare them for one of the biggest transitions in healthcare.

What is “quality care,” anyway? How is it measured, and why is it important to have a comprehensive understanding of relevant metrics and governance techniques? In this session, panelists will discuss the evolution of quality metrics, and suggest strategies for quantifying quality, including how to develop reporting programs that won’t overload physicians.

Telehealth continues to gain momentum as we transition further toward value-based care. Join the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC) as we discuss the current policy and payment landscape, and highlight key components of several telehealth programs throughout the region, including: target populations and program goals, technology options, business plans/reimbursement, and with an eye toward outcomes, value, and lessons learned.

The healthcare industry historically has taken slow approach to adopting new and emerging technologies to improve care quality. The imminent arrival of value-based care will place pressure on healthcare organizations and providers to reverse that approach. To succeed in a value-based care environment, health systems, hospitals, and physician practices will need to leverage connected technologies to keep patients healthy and well-managed outside of traditional brick and mortar facilities.

Our luncheon keynote will outline the organizational strategies, key operating principles, and clinical care models in action at WorldClinic. Informed by evidence-based clinical experience, this presentation will specifically feature common (often disastrous) mistaken assumptions, as well as the key factors for success.

Healthcare happens everywhere, especially for busy patients who would rather pull out their smartphones instead of spending an afternoon in the doctor’s office. As the popularity of mHealth apps, wearables, and the Internet of Things changes the definition of the point of care, how can providers harness these tools for population health management in a positive way without disrupting their workflow?

The value-based reimbursement revolution requires healthcare providers to take responsibility for patients across multiple care settings, yet many organizations struggle to define their attributed populations, let alone to manage them. Big data can help providers get started with the critical task of stratifying patients by risk, personalizing treatments, and coordinating care. Our panelists will identify some cost-effective starting points for population health management analytics.

Communication is key when it comes to patient-centered care, yet healthcare providers, payers, and consumers have all struggled with finding the right tools to reduce costs, lower administrative burdens, and keep crowded calendars clear. Is telehealth the answer to the communication question? How are providers using remote technologies to coordinate services, keep their patients on track with wellness, and generate value? In this session, attendees will learn about telehealth programs that have actually produced results in a value-based environment.

As president of the Aetna Foundation, Dr. Garth Graham, a cardiologist and former deputy assistant secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, sees mHealth as a “powerful equalizer” to deliver healthcare when and where it’s most needed. Integrated health systems are finding new ways to manage populations and reach underserved communities, and they’re using digital health tools to leverage those opportunities. In his closing keynote, Dr. Graham will explain how new technology and new concepts are moving the needle to value-based care.